The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) Day 118: Partake of God
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Apr 28, 2025 Explore the mystery of the Eucharist and the concept of transubstantiation as explained by St. Cyril of Jerusalem. Discover how the bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ, countering symbolic interpretations. Delve into the transformative power of the sacraments, emphasizing their importance in personal faith. Finally, embrace the Holy Eucharist as a source of strength and spiritual transformation, capped off with a communal prayer to deepen your relationship with God.
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Early Belief in Real Presence
- The bread and wine at the Last Supper truly become Jesus' body and blood, not just symbols.
- This belief in the Real Presence dates back to early Christianity, emphasized by St. Cyril of Jerusalem.
Objective Reality of Transubstantiation
- Transubstantiation is a sacramental change where bread and wine become Christ's body and blood.
- This objective change occurs independently of recipients' belief or priest's holiness.
Two Aspects of Sacraments
- Sacraments have two aspects: the objective reality ('ex opere operato') and the subjective fruitfulness ('ex opere operantis').
- The efficacy of grace depends not only on the sacrament's validity but also on the recipient's cooperation.